San Leandro Man Held After Threat Note Found
Police took 35 year old John Russell Pelham into custody after a note indicating intent to be picked up by police was found at the San Leandro police station. Pelham, armed with a ice pick, was located at a downtown store and admitted writing similar notes in San Jose, Hayward, and Oakland. He has a history of hospitalizations and transient housing.
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Tragic Milpitas Curve Crash Kills Clifford Saling
Clifford Saling 26 of 64 Adams Ave Milpitas dies after a car driven by Anthony Bale of Oakland spins out at high speed and hits a power gas line on Redtoad Road near the Gak load bus. Bale and Michael Gallagher 28 Oakland suffer serious injuries Jay Pulido Oakland is treated for minor injuries at Highland Hospital.
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Purse Snatching In San Lorenzo Nets $97 Loss
A San Lorenzo housewife was grabbed from behind near 82 Paseo Grande as a young man fled with her purse containing 87 dollars along with social security and three credit cards. Robert Cach aided deputies in pursuing the getaway car, which turned south on Via Cordoba and disappeared toward Hesperian.
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Five Hurt In Nimitz Freeway Crash Near Castro Valley
Five people were injured when a car spun out of control on the Nimitz Freeway near Floresta Boulevard. Driver Revert Weagle, 25672 Maitland Drive Hayward, was hospitalized with facial fractures and lacerations after the vehicle overturned. Passengers Ames, plus Vierra and Johnson, were treated and released at local hospitals.
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Quagga
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Omefa
Cestro Valley
San Leandro Menorial Hospital
Fairview Fire District to test two acting captains
Fairview Fire Protection District plans a closed exam for eligible paid department members William Drew Woodrow Dowling David Miller Dennis Miller Frank Holyoske and Rodway Pavao. Captain Ralph Youghers will remain.
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Dennis Miller
Frank Holyoske
Rodway Pavao
Ralph Youghers
Bank bombing shakes Wells Fargo near UC campus
AP reports two pipe bombs shattered all windows and caused minor structural damage at the Wells Fargo Bank near the University of California Santa Cruz campus. It was the bank's fourth bombing, police said, as windows also broke in a nearby building. An investigation was underway.
Senate revives school tax bill with renter relief provisions
The Senate revived a school and tax measure used as a vehicle for a broad tax bill. It raises the sales tax by one cent to fund local schools and includes renter tax credits, while shifting about 273 million to school programs and reducing street tax relief funding. The measure passed the Senate Finance Committee and the full Senate after earlier opposition, with Dills defending his support as his bill remains in name and aim.
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McGovern to speak on TV announcement tonight
New York AP reports Sen. George McGovern will make a campaign announcement on television tonight. Bay Area channels 5 and 7 will carry the broadcast at 7 p.m. NBC initially planned live coverage but postponed a decision pending more details.
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McGovern Eagleton Row Continues On Page One
The text recounts McGovern and Eagleton tensions as supporters defend focus on economy and war. Charles Manatt and Delton Stoulenine comment on political strategy while Eagleton reflects on his role and unity within the Democratic party.
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Egyptian Coup Attempt Reported Failures in Egypt
London reports from diplomats say a segment of the Egyptian army rose against President Anwar Sadat on May 25 but the attempt failed. About 10 ringleaders were arrested. One version claims the rebels sought to oust Sadat, another to present a list of demands including the removal of Soviet advisers.
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Strange grave display found in abandoned ghetto home
Neighbors reported a bizarre scene atop a living room ceiling where a grave like mound of black soil held a rubber doll with a knife, a rough stone headstone, a copper cup with liquid, a plate of food, and devices arranged around it. Police later identified occupants Melvin and Jean McNair and several relatives and friends living there.
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Hijackers Arrive in Algiers With Ransom Cargo
Hijackers aboard a Detroit bound flight carrying $1 million land in Boston then fly to Algiers with seven crew and eight Detroit passengers. FBI and local authorities monitored the fuel and navigator demands while hijackers posed as polite and dressed travelers seeking political asylum. No injuries reported as passengers disembarked after ransom delivery.
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Busing ban clear for House vote in desegregation clash
Washington AP reports a proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw busing for school desegregation advanced from the Rules Committee, signaling a pivotal antibusing victory. If the panel keeps support, the House could bypass the Judiciary Committee and vote immediately, while the committee delayed further action to next week in response to President Nixon’s proposal on federal court orders.
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U S and Soviet arms power clash in Europe note
A briefing outlines NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in Europe, detailing divisions, armor, air power, and missiles. It assesses American strength in Europe versus Soviet and allied forces, plus projected weapon developments and budget pressures shaping future balance.
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City project seeks HUD funding despite uncertain cost
Maltester indicated grant remains possible for a city housing project though costs are unclear. The plan will involve city government at every juncture with an ad hoc committee guiding revisions while HUD notes limited resources but openness to proposals with strong local involvement.
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McGovern Faces Veep Dilemma After Eagleton Withdrawal
Local Demos back decision mind. McGovern’s camp debates a new vice presidential choice as Eagleton steps down. Sam Kennedy urged by supporters. Salome Phillips and Becky Shulte weigh voter mood and campaign impact. Vandenburgh, Kessler pledge quick resolution to unite volunteers and focus on defeating Nixon.
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